House Salad Recipe
Make House Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Add-Ins
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any damaged leaves, then chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Slice the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Peel and Dice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices or dice it into small cubes, adding it to the salad bowl.
- 4
Grate the Carrots
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Add the grated carrots to the salad bowl.
Add-Ins Preparation
- 5
- 6
Dice the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper, then chop it into small pieces. Add it to the salad bowl.
- 7
Prepare the Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces or cubes and add it to the salad bowl.
- 8
Add the Olives
If using whole olives, slice them in half or leave them whole depending on your preference. Add to the salad bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 9
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 10
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Final Steps
- 11
Serve the Salad
Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls and enjoy immediately. Optionally, garnish with extra feta cheese or olives on top.